In 2020, Michael Ledford found himself gaining weight and at a standstill in his previous job. He decided that he needed something to help with the extra pounds and fatigue, but he also knew it was time to take his career to the next level. As a corporate salesperson for more than 20 years, Ledford had done his fair share of climbing the ladder. The next feasible step he could see in his future would be to venture out and start his own business.
Ledford had recently begun using a high-energy, low-calorie supplement called Herbalife. And since he knew how well the products worked, he decided to see if it was worth a business investment.
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